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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,351 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,351 and 251.33 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,351 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,351 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,351 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 339,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,546.83/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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